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State officials on Wednesday announced new legislation restricting algorithms that target young users on social media.

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The new law will prohibit Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube from collecting and sharing personal data without consent.

Officials added social media is a key factor in fueling youth mental health issues nationwide.